The person at the center of this case
Josiah Dale Bracken, II
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Missing Person: Josiah Dale Bracken, II
Justice for Josiah Dale Bracken, II — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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vehicle
Lead #1What was the condition and seaworthiness of the 14-foot Lund skiff at time of departure?
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person
Lead #2Who is Quinn Whitten and what is their relationship to Josiah Dale Bracken, II?
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location
Lead #3What are the water conditions and hazards between Back Beach and Camp Coogan Bay in December?
Josiah Dale Bracken, II, a 31-year-old male, departed Back Beach in Sitka, Alaska on December 13, 2025 at approximately 11:00 PM in a 14-foot Lund skiff with plans to reach Camp Coogan Bay but never returned as expected on December 14, 2025. A second person, Quinn Whitten, was also aboard the vessel and is similarly missing. The circumstances surrounding their disappearance remain unclear, and search efforts continue as the Alaska State Troopers investigate.
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evidence
Lead #4Has the vessel been located, and if so, what evidence was found aboard?
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timeline
Lead #5Why was the 11:00 PM departure time chosen, and were there any weather warnings in effect?
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NamUs case MP153682. Missing person: Josiah Dale Bracken, II.
Last known contact: 2025-12-13 in Sitka, Sitka, AK. Circumstances: Missing after leaving Back Beach in Sitka on 12-13-2025 around 2300 hours in a 14’ Lund skiff with plans to travel to Camp Coogan Bay but never returned as planned on 12-14-2025.
Also missing is Quinn Whitten, MP153683. Demographics: 31 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 240 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel. Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | AK25124330 | 2025-12-15.
Timeline of Events
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2025-12-13
23:00Departure from Back Beach
Josiah Dale Bracken, II and Quinn Whitten departed Back Beach in a 14-foot Lund skiff with plans to travel to Camp Coogan Bay
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2025-12-14
Failure to return as planned
The vessel and occupants did not return as expected on December 14, 2025
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2025-12-15
Case reported to Alaska State Troopers
Alaska State Troopers initiated investigation case AK25124330
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Case Information
Incident:December 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Last Updated:June 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Last Updated:June 26, 2026
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